RYAN GARCIA DEMANDS GERVONTA DAVIS REMATCH TODAY! CAN HE SAVE HIS FAILING BOXING CAREER?
Ryan Garcia is chasing ghosts from his past while moving to 147lbs. Discover why the Davis rematch is unlikely before 2026.
So, Ryan Garcia wants a rematch with Gervonta Davis. How original. The reaction online? Predictable. Lots of noise and feelings and little to do with what's real.
X blew up with replies, quotes flying everywhere, and people getting all nostalgic. But guess what? Nothing really changed. It wasn't a fight announcement. It wasn't even a hint at talks happening. It was like Garcia was reminding everyone of that one night he felt like he was the man in boxing.
Careers Gone Sideways
Here's the kicker: Garcia is nowhere near where he was when he fought Davis.
Since that loss, his career's been going downhill. Rolando Romero stopped him, which was a bad look given Romero's rep. Before that, Garcia was suspended for a year, keeping him out of the ring when he needed to be in it. He never got his groove back. He seemed lost.
Barrios Won't Fix It
Now, he's fighting Mario Barrios at welterweight in February 2026. Most people think it's a safe fight to stay relevant without facing the big dogs in the division. But even then, it's no sure thing. Barrios might be the weakest champ at 147, but Garcia hasn't been looking good lately, so who knows? He might lose. Plenty of people think he will.
That's what you need to know when he calls for a rematch. Garcia isn't calling from a place of power. He's calling from a place of weakness.
Big Names, Easy Fights
He's not acting like a fighter trying to get to the top anymore. He's acting like a brand trying to stay relevant. Look at the names he brings up: Devin Haney, Conor Benn, and Davis again. Big names, big platforms, big paydays. He doesn't have to earn anything the tough way.
He avoids the fights that actually mean something in the welterweight division—the hungry guys, the relentless fighters, and the young guys from nothing who are willing to do anything to win. They don't bring the hype or the clicks. But they will beat fighters who aren't fully committed, aren't fully in it, and aren't desperate enough.
Garcia's loaded now, probably worth around $50 million. He trains mostly at home in his fancy California mansion, with some gym time and good sparring partners. It's not like he's not training hard, but he's living in a bubble. He's comfortable. It's all managed.
That's a problem in a sport where being hungry still means more than looking good.
Comfort Beats Urgency
People are starting to see Garcia as more of a celebrity fighter than a straight-up boxer. It's not that he's not talented or has never worked hard. It's that his priorities have changed. Boxing's become something he does, not something he needs.
That's when you start thinking about Jake Paul, who's gone even further down that road. He picks his fights carefully, focuses on the story, and protects his brand. Garcia's still somewhat in the real boxing world, but he picks and chooses when.
The Davis rematch call makes sense when you look at it that way. We brought the OG super fight back for one night, Garcia wrote. He's not talking about future fights. He's talking about the past. He's talking about staying relevant. He's reminding fans, promoters, and TV people that he was once a big deal and he could be again if the right opponent shows up.
Relying on the Past
But boxing doesn't care about what happened in the past, at least not for long.
Garcia doesn't seem like he could beat the top welterweights right now. He hasn't changed his style. He hasn't gotten more disciplined. We don't know if he can handle the weight at 147. The sport's moved on, and the division's full of fighters who don't care about his followers or what he did one night.
Chasing a Ghost
That's why the rematch talk feels hollow. Davis isn't interested. Garcia has no leverage. There's no way it's happening. No one on the other side cares. It's just one fighter talking to the crowd, and the crowd talking back—loudly, nostalgically, but without anything actually happening.
Ryan Garcia isn't trying to get a fight with Gervonta Davis. He's trying to get back to the version of himself that boxing respected. And unless he changes things fast—not on social media, but in the ring—that version isn't coming back.
EGIS KLIMAS CONFIRMS MULTI-FIGHT AGREEMENT FOR OLEKSANDR USYK VS DEONTAY WILDER 2026
Oleksandr Usyk's manager, Egis Klimas, confirms a "very likely" 2026 fight against Deontay Wilder in either Las Vegas or Los Angeles.
A possible fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder may happen at the following time, according to Usyk’s manager.
In 2025, Oleksandr Usyk had only one bout in the ring, where he knocked out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their rematch.
After that fight, there were rumours that the Ukrainian may retire from the sport because of had almost cleared out the heavyweight division.
Despite that, rumours were soon debunked, and the former undisputed heavyweight champion announced that he would be interested in facing former heavyweight title holder Deontay Wilder.
Usyk’s Manager Offers Date for Wilder Bout
It was reported a few weeks ago that Usyk had voluntarily relinquished his WBO heavyweight title. As a result, he is no longer undisputed.
Shortly after that announcement, the 38-year-old revealed he would like to fight ‘The Bronze Bomber,’ deeming him ‘one of the greatest heavyweights of the last 10 years.’
And when he was at the Night of the Samurai event last week, Usyk again was asked about his next potential opponent, and he repeated his desire to face Wilder.
On the likelihood of the fight, Usyk’s representative Egis Klimas told The National, “It’s very likely (we will see Usyk vs. Wilder). Because right now we’re working on it, and we’re working on some multi-fight agreement for Oleksandr.
“As soon as we confirm that, we’re going to jump in. And some talks are already going on with the team of Wilder. We’re looking at Las Vegas or Los Angeles, and the dates are the end of April and the beginning of May.”
The Ukrainian hasn't boxed Stateside since 2019, when he faced Chazz Witherspoon in his first heavyweight bout.
The selection of Wilder, however, is quite surprising, given his recent performance. The 40-year-old boxer is 2-3 in his last five bouts, suffering defeats at the hands of Zhilei Zhang, Joseph Parker, and Tyson Fury.
Would Usyk retire after the upcoming fight with Wilder? At the age of 38, the reality is that Usyk very likely has only a few bouts left in him at the very most. With the bulk of the heavyweight rankings already knocked out, there would be very little opposition left in the sport for Usyk, and retirement after a bout with Wilder would be expected.
32-0 AND COUNTING: IS NAOYA INOUE OFFICIALLY THE GREATEST OF THIS GENERATION?
Naoya Inoue wraps up a flawless 2025, tying Muhammad Ali’s record with four undisputed title defences in a single calendar year.
Inoue wrapped up 2025 with a flawless 4-0, defending his super-bantamweight title four times around the globe and proving he's the best in boxing. Beating Alan Picasso put him back on top of the pound-for-pound rankings, solidifying his place as the sport's biggest name.
Lots of fighters had great moments this year, but no one else showed the same level of consistent dominance, historical importance, and activity that Inoue did.
An Amazing Year of Championship Wins
Inoue finished the year with a 32-0 record (27 KOs) after wins against Ye Joon Kim, Ramon Cardenas, Murodjon Akhmadaliev, and Alan Picasso. Each fight showed his command of the division, from quick knockouts to smart, well-fought decision wins against top contenders.
People noticed his cool demeanour, accuracy, and how he changes his strategy during fights, proving why he's considered the best.
Looking back at 2025, Inoue said, I wasn't sure about it myself, but I'll do my best to meet your expectations. To everyone who came to Riyadh and cheered us on, thanks a lot for your support.
We had so much support this year. Thanks! Happy New Year!
By successfully defending all four major belts four times this year, Inoue is the only male undisputed world champ left in boxing. He stayed active without injuries or performance drops, which set him apart from everyone else with a title.
While others picked and chose their fights, Inoue was always ready to put his title on the line.
Historical Wins and Worldwide Success
Besides being undefeated, Inoue's 2025 was historically awesome. He tied Muhammad Ali's record by defending the undisputed title four times in a single year.
Inoue also set a new record for the most consecutive world title fight wins, beating records held by Floyd Mayweather and Joe Louis.
His consistency across different countries was just as impressive. Inoue had amazing performances in Japan, the US, and Saudi Arabia, proving he's not just a local star but the most complete global champ in the sport.
This year, Inoue was the best in every category.
While other fighters had strong arguments, no one maintained undisputed control while building their legacy like Inoue did this year.
Inoue's multiple title defences made him the obvious choice.
A Familiar Honour, Earned Again
This is Inoue's second time winning WBN Fighter of the Year, after his undisputed wins in two divisions in 2023.
Winning again shows how great he is at the highest level of boxing. Very few fighters today have combined dominance with constant activity while adding to their legacy.
What's Next?
As 2025 ends, Inoue is not just boxing’s top champ, but the standard for sustained dominance. His wins have him moving from talking about what he could do to what his legacy will be. Future performances will be compared to what he’s already done.
The win over Picasso and return to number one P4P just shows he's unmatched.